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GolfPunk · 1 November 2014, 02:23 AM

....after a lot of deliberation, I decided to revert my Daytona back to SS specifications and had the dial swapped from the Panda dial to a new Black Dial. I also removed the Thomas Preik Sapphire Case and had the correct Caseback on so it's now back as Rolex intended.

I'm going to sell the panda dial with red hands and the Thomas Preik Caseback at some point.image.jpg

I've kept the original white dial so I can swap them every couple of years or so for variation.

00pumpkin · 1 November 2014, 02:32 AM

I like it!

tkerrmd · 1 November 2014, 02:37 AM

well no question your modded watch looked very cool but personally for SS I like the way you have it now. every bit as nice and OEM, good decision!

Cru Jones · 1 November 2014, 02:40 AM

PanosI · 1 November 2014, 03:10 AM

It's, always, great to have options

As for me i'm so in love with the panda dial that i don't see any possibilities in the near or far future to change it.

And even if i change it to black, this will be my option

(not my pics)

GolfPunk · 1 November 2014, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

well no question your modded watch looked very cool but personally for SS I like the way you have it now. every bit as nice and OEM, good decision!

Thanks Tom, yeah the whole 'frankenwatch' thing never quite sat well with me though I love the panda dial, might have to splash out on a white gold 116509 Panda!

tkerrmd · 1 November 2014, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Thanks Tom, yeah the whole 'frankenwatch' thing never quite sat well with me though I love the panda dial, might have to splash out on a white gold 116509 Panda!

well once ya get the WG no turning back

watchwatcher · 1 November 2014, 03:35 AM

Know what you mean...had a WG black arabic dial on a SS once...never got used to it.

Two thumbs up for the WG panda, go for it!

NukeMan · 1 November 2014, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanosI

It's, always, great to have options

As for me i'm so in love with the panda dial that i don't see any possibilities in the near or far future to change it.

And even if i change it to black, this will be my option

(not my pics)

Sweet!!

GolfPunk · 1 November 2014, 04:56 AM

A better shot:

AK797 · 1 November 2014, 05:05 AM

I thought it looked great but have done something similar with one of mine switching back to the OEM strap rather than a custom made one.

GolfPunk · 1 November 2014, 05:05 AM

buke45 · 1 November 2014, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanosI

It's, always, great to have options

As for me i'm so in love with the panda dial that i don't see any possibilities in the near or far future to change it.

And even if i change it to black, this will be my option

(not my pics)

My favorite also A+

gazp · 1 November 2014, 05:35 AM

looks better Gaz

PanosI · 1 November 2014, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Awesome blue lume

GolfPunk · 1 November 2014, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by gazp

looks better Gaz

Thanks Gary, I took it to the watch repair centre Old Eldon Square, all done in 1 hour

GolfPunk · 1 November 2014, 09:28 PM

travisb · 1 November 2014, 09:50 PM

I always prefer all original when it comes to Rolex.

blcblc · 1 November 2014, 10:13 PM

Nice!

Ken B · 2 November 2014, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by PanosI

gazp · 2 November 2014, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Thanks Gary, I took it to the watch repair centre Old Eldon Square, all done in 1 hour

They are good there Gaz , are we going to have a knock soon ?

GolfPunk · 2 November 2014, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by gazp

They are good there Gaz , are we going to have a knock soon ?

In the next 2/3 weeks Gaz, let me know when you have a day off during the week and we can get a game set up.

gazp · 2 November 2014, 07:53 AM

Day off Tuesdays , just say when suits you , look forward to it mate 👍

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GolfPunk · 2 November 2014, 08:25 AM

Great we can look to play a week on Tuesday (11th) if that's good for you?

CWIN · 2 November 2014, 09:55 AM

I like the panda dial a lot. If I could source a dial at a reasonable price I would have done so already

Snow-Dweller · 2 November 2014, 09:59 AM

Sounds like you're getting ready to flip the Daytona...

Nycturbovr6 · 2 November 2014, 01:21 PM

Nice! Love the way it is stock. Not a fan of the clear case backs

gazp · 2 November 2014, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Great we can look to play a week on Tuesday (11th) if that's good for you?

Sounds good to me Gaz, will message you on FB next week to arrange

rolex_DateJust · 2 November 2014, 03:42 PM

love that racing dial...great color combo that flows very well

GolfPunk · 2 November 2014, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Clivek

Sounds like you're getting ready to flip the Daytona...

No definitely not, I'm keeping it

1 November 2014, 02:23 AM	#1
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	Changed My Panda Dial for Black Dial Today..... ....after a lot of deliberation, I decided to revert my Daytona back to SS specifications and had the dial swapped from the Panda dial to a new Black Dial. I also removed the Thomas Preik Sapphire Case and had the correct Caseback on so it's now back as Rolex intended. I'm going to sell the panda dial with red hands and the Thomas Preik Caseback at some point.image.jpg I've kept the original white dial so I can swap them every couple of years or so for variation. __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

1 November 2014, 02:32 AM	#2
00pumpkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dustin Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 1,976	I like it! __________________ 16710, 116520, 216570, 116610LV

1 November 2014, 04:56 AM	#10
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	A better shot: __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

1 November 2014, 05:05 AM	#12
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	__________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

1 November 2014, 09:28 PM	#17
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	__________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

1 November 2014, 02:37 AM	#3
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	well no question your modded watch looked very cool but personally for SS I like the way you have it now. every bit as nice and OEM, good decision!

1 November 2014, 02:40 AM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,499

1 November 2014, 03:10 AM	#5
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	It's, always, great to have options As for me i'm so in love with the panda dial that i don't see any possibilities in the near or far future to change it. And even if i change it to black, this will be my option (not my pics)

1 November 2014, 03:35 AM	#8
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Know what you mean...had a WG black arabic dial on a SS once...never got used to it. Two thumbs up for the WG panda, go for it!

1 November 2014, 05:05 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	I thought it looked great but have done something similar with one of mine switching back to the OEM strap rather than a custom made one.

1 November 2014, 05:35 AM	#14
gazp "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: gary Location: uk newcastle Watch: SS Ceramic Sub Posts: 504	looks better Gaz

1 November 2014, 09:50 PM	#18
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,218	I always prefer all original when it comes to Rolex.

1 November 2014, 10:13 PM	#19
blcblc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 2,281	Nice!

2 November 2014, 07:53 AM	#23
gazp "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: gary Location: uk newcastle Watch: SS Ceramic Sub Posts: 504	Day off Tuesdays , just say when suits you , look forward to it mate 👍 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 November 2014, 08:25 AM	#24
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	Great we can look to play a week on Tuesday (11th) if that's good for you? __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

2 November 2014, 09:55 AM	#25
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	I like the panda dial a lot. If I could source a dial at a reasonable price I would have done so already __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

2 November 2014, 09:59 AM	#26
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,276	Sounds like you're getting ready to flip the Daytona... __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D.

2 November 2014, 01:21 PM	#27
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Nice! Love the way it is stock. Not a fan of the clear case backs

2 November 2014, 03:42 PM	#29
rolex_DateJust 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Sergio Location: Miami, FL Watch: Yes please! Posts: 1,695	love that racing dial...great color combo that flows very well

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